This employment position requires employee to perform various manual tasks required for the routine maintenance and cleaning of buildings, training vessel TS Patriot State II, and grounds of a higher education campus, primarily performing tasks of a janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping nature. Depending on the needs of the facilities department, employee may also perform grounds keeping or maintenance tasks such as trash and snow removal, landscaping, moving furniture, making minor repairs, and the operation of machinery and vehicles. This position requires employee to maintain necessary inventory and maintenance records in addition to preparing written reports of work performed. Related duties may be assigned as required. This employment position is designated as “essential personnel” which requires employee to report to work for emergency situations, such as weather-related events or other non-weather-related emergency situations. This position requires participation in the annual 6-week training cruise and 3 day orientation mini cruise.

Shift and Area of Assignment: Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.* (*Initial training schedule only – subject to change according to Administration); must participate in 6-week annual training cruise and 3-day orientation mini cruise. Assigned areas will vary depending on the needs of both the Operations Division and the Training Ship.

Applicants must be able to obtain a Merchant Mariner Credential (MCC). This includes: obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), a USCG medical certificate, passing a physical exam, a drug test, and relevant training courses. This position also requires mandatory participation in the Academy’s random drug testing program in accordance with Title 46 CFR 16.230. Applicants must possess physical stamina and endurance including the ability to lift and carry heavy objects, stand or walk for extended periods of time, and climb and work from ladders. Applicants may be required to operate a motor vehicle or golf cart and must possess a valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Applicants must be able to establish good working relationships and deal tactfully with others. Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in building custodial or institutional janitorial work. An Associate’s or higher degree with a major in forestry or landscape architecture may be substituted for one year of the required experience, with education towards such a degree prorated based upon proportion of requirements completed.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, MMA employment application and the contact information of three (3) professional references. The MMA employment application is located on the employment opportunities link under Human Resources on the MMA website https://www.maritime.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/full-time. Completed application materials may be attached and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, you may send your application materials by USPS to: Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete a pre-employment DOT drug screening, pre-employment USCG physical exam and background check.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.